Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection last week and is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove his prostate on Sunday.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's office announced the surgery on Saturday, explaining that the infection “results from a benign enlargement of the prostate.” The operation comes as 75-year-old Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Israel in multiple conflicts with Iran and its terrorist proxy groups across the Middle East.
Just this week, the Israel Defense Forces launched a series of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, targeting Sana'a International Airport and other targets.
“The Houthi terrorist regime has repeatedly attacked the state of Israel and its people, including with drone and surface-to-surface missile attacks on Israeli territory,” the IDF said in a statement Thursday.
Projectile from Yemen attacks Tel Aviv suburb, injuring dozens: officials
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove his prostate on Sunday. (Israel Government Press Office, via AP)
“Targets attacked by the IDF include military infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist regime for military operations, at Sana'a International Airport and both the Hiz Yaz and Ras Kanatib power plants. They also attacked Arabian military infrastructure – the ports of Hodeidah, Salih and Ras Kanatib on the west coast. ”
US Navy ships repel Houthi attack in Gulf of Aden
The Houthi rebels, who control much of northern Yemen, have been shelling Israel for more than a year in support of Hamas terrorists at war with the Jewish state. The Houthis are attempting to enforce their trade embargo against Israel by firing missiles and drones at cargo ships crossing the Red Sea, a major international trade route.
This photo released by the European Union's Operation Aspides Navy shows the oil tanker Sounion on fire in the Red Sea following a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday, September 14, 2024. (European Union Operation Aspides via AP)
Prime Minister Netanyahu warns Houthis as he calls on Israel to root out terrorist leaders like Sinwar's Nasrallah
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu has also testified in corruption cases within Israel. The prime minister began testifying in early December and is expected to remain on the stand for several weeks.
Corruption trial begins in 2020, with prosecutors criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu The act of trading regulatory favors for positive coverage in under-the-table deals with media moguls.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday at Mount Hermon with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Helzi Halevi, Northern Command Commander Major General Uri Godin, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Barr and others. (IDF)
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Approximately 140 witnesses have taken the stage so far at the trial, fewer than the 300 originally planned. Witnesses include celebrities such as a former prime minister, a former security chief and media personalities.
FOX News' Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
